Striving Faithful

- Striving faithful -

Retry, revive the painful;

Synthesize, reform, combine - align the angle -

Framework fit and able to supply and guide

- Dropped the devil for the angel -

Propped by levels: Floors below had settled stable;

Net of mettle had bestowed ample pros;

Sample handfuls of those plans and aims - all gainful;

Ascend the steps, contend what’s next:

Intend to set some trends;

immense respect I’ve held for self

- won’t pretend, attempt to bend the specs

- I propose that I’ll stay true -

Find repose when I’m composed -

I suppose that when I chose to pay my dues,

I grew into one well-rounded dude;

Helped myself to help the rest;

I’ve felt impelled to do my best:

Spread the wealth and quell the stress,

express what’s well, dispel distress

- Represent the cause, address effects -

Present this clause, attest subjects;

Impact can move the masses

- In fact, didactic acts can teach each class.”

- Old Dying Joe